VM is a name that Jean-Pierre Barral gave to a treatment approach which focuses on the environment surrounding our internal organs. This approach can address complex pain patterns as well as dysfunctions within the musculoskeletal body.
It can enhance our capacity for improved health by influencing our proprioceptive, or internal, communication. Thus affecting our Vascular, Nervous, Respiratory, Urogenital, Digestive and Lymphatic systems. It can enhance our capacity for more comfortable postures by releasing tension patterns in the tissues that surround and support our internal organs. The underlying philosophy is based on tissues in our bodies having an innate intelligence. They store up and express everything that has happened in our lives.
What can Visceral Osteopathy help treat?
Angela’s training in VM, and development of her palpatory skills over many years enable her to use her hands to locate restrictions in these tissues, and to understand how these are influencing the natural motion of the body.
There are many studies that assess the benefits of Visceral Manipulation. The gentle palpatory analysis of the tissues that surround our internal organs, nerves, lymph and blood vessels can be beneficial for various disorders:
- Neck pain
- Bloating and constipation
- GERD
- Acid Reflux
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Bladder symptoms
- Sleep Challenges
- Pregnancy discomfort and post partum recovery
- Effects of Menopause
- Anxiety and Stress
- Scoliosis
- Chronic Pain
- Headaches and Migraine
- Fibromyalgia
- Peripheral Joint Pain
- Sciatica
- Pre and Post surgical support.
Visceral Osteopathy in Thanet & East Kent : How to book
Book a session today using our online booking portal or if you have any questions please free to contact us on info@bayclinicbroadstairs.co.uk or via our contact form.
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I came in to see James this afternoon, With ongoing issues with my foot, I had been going backwards and forwards to the doctors with bad aches and pains and felt I wasn’t being listening to by my GP.James really listened to everything I said to him and took time to ask me questions to help diagnose the issue. after an ultrasound and a examination finally, I felt I had an answer to where and why I had pain in my foot. Although I know it’s not a quick fix and things need to be worked with physio, etc I cannot express the relief I have knowing where the pain was from and why it occurred.I would highly recommend James at the Bay clinic to anyone who isn’t listened to by their GP, Just to get another professional opinion. It really has given me much needed relief
James was friendly and very knowledgeable. He made me feel at ease and took the time to explain everything to me as well as showing me the scan and explaining everything.
